California New Car Registrations: March 2025 [EconTax Blog]

May 9, 2025 - As we track data for the next few months, we will see if this growth continues or if it was a transitory bump in anticipation of tariffs. Californians Still Buying Fewer Cars Than Before the Pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/828

California New Car Registrations: March 2025 [EconTax Blog]

May 9, 2025 - As we track data for the next few months, we will see if this growth continues or if it was a transitory bump in anticipation of tariffs. Californians Still Buying Fewer Cars Than Before the Pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/828

Assessing The Recent Drop in Consumer Sentiment [EconTax Blog]

May 9, 2025 - This suggests that observers should not conclude a downturn is imminent based solely on consumer survey data.   Revenue Outlook Muted While We Await Hard Economic Data. Potential economic shifts from recent drops in consumer sentiment —and changes in tariff policies —will not be reflected in economic measures for months, limiting information available for revenue forecasts.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/827

Assessing The Recent Drop in Consumer Sentiment [EconTax Blog]

May 9, 2025 - This suggests that observers should not conclude a downturn is imminent based solely on consumer survey data.   Revenue Outlook Muted While We Await Hard Economic Data. Potential economic shifts from recent drops in consumer sentiment —and changes in tariff policies —will not be reflected in economic measures for months, limiting information available for revenue forecasts.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/827

Cap-and-Trade Program: Key Choices Ahead [Publication Details]

May 8, 2025 - Cap-and-Trade Program: Key Choices Ahead [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5038

Assessing California’s Climate Policies: Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization

May 7, 2025 - To the extent CARB were able to continue a cap ‑and ‑trade program absent explicit additional statutory authority, it could face limitations around how it structures the program and how GGRF revenues could be used, particularly in light of the requirements of Proposition  26 of 2010.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5042

Reserves, Proposition 2, and the Budget Stabilization Account (Panel 1) [Publication Details]

May 7, 2025 - Reserves, Proposition 2, and the Budget Stabilization Account (Panel 1) [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5040

Rethinking California’s Reserve Policy (Panel 2) [Publication Details]

May 7, 2025 - Rethinking California’s Reserve Policy (Panel 2) [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5041

Assessing California’s Climate Policies: Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization [Publication Details]

May 7, 2025 - Assessing California’s Climate Policies: Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5042

The 2025-26 Budget: State Mandate—Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board [Publication Details]

May 5, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: State Mandate—Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5039